# Happy Scale vs Weightbot

The clearest difference is monetization model: Weightbot at free with in-app purchases against Happy Scale's subscription. Happy Scale's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 60%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happy Scale sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Weightbot sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Happy Scale holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happy Scale has 58K ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Happy Scale's written reviews are positive against 60% of Weightbot's.

Happy Scale ships an update weekly, Weightbot every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Scale | Weightbot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-scale/id532430574/reviews)** | [4.5 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weightbot/id1167906295/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **58K** | 105 |
| Positive reviews | **91.5% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Front Pocket Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/425877766) | [Patrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/385768716) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-scale/id532430574)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps you understand your weight loss journey by analyzing scale fluctuations. It smooths out daily variations to reveal your true progress, predict future weights, and break down goals into manageable milestones.

**Highlights:** See true progress with mathematical analysis, Smooth out weigh-in fluctuations, Predict future weight, Break down goals into milestones, Integrates with Apple Health, BMI calculator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Happy Scale Deluxe (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Happy Scale Deluxe (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| Tip $1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip $3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip $5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip $10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Happy Scale Premium (Lifetime) | $39.99 | one-time |
| Happy Scale Deluxe (Lifetime) | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent weight loss support tool
- 👍 Motivating and engaging to track weight
- 👍 Provides great insights and predictions
- 👍 Smooths out weight fluctuations
- 👍 Breaks down weight loss journey into milestones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Reminders don't work for some users
- 💰 Subscription model is expensive for some

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders don't work for some users

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track body measurements and body fat percentage
- Provide more chart/graph options (60-day, 6-month)
- Add a watch app or complication for easier access
- Implement more celebratory features when reaching goals


### Weightbot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weightbot/id1167906295)

This app helps you track your weight goals, whether you aim to lose, gain, or maintain. It offers a sleek interface, daily notifications, and integrates with Apple HealthKit for seamless data management. Optimized for Apple Watch, it's a comprehensive tool for monitoring your progress.

**Highlights:** Weight tracking for loss, gain, or maintenance, Daily notification reminders, Apple HealthKit integration, Sleek design and user-friendly interface, Apple Watch optimization, Metric and Imperial unit support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happy Scale free?

Happy Scale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Weightbot free?

Weightbot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Happy Scale or Weightbot?

Happy Scale is rated higher. Happy Scale averages 4.9 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while Weightbot averages 4.5 from 105 ratings.

### Do Happy Scale or Weightbot have ads?

Neither Happy Scale nor Weightbot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Happy Scale or Weightbot?

Happy Scale ships an update weekly, and Weightbot every 3 months. Most recently, Happy Scale was updated on September 26, 2026 and Weightbot on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*